Catherine Mann: The BoE’s “Mov‑Big” Maestro
What’s the Big Deal?
Short‑take – Money‑talking economist Catherine Mann, on the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has made it crystal clear: once inflation settles, the Bank will “move big” on interest‑rate cuts.
- She chose to hold rates at the last vote, feeling the risk of external inflation staying in the mix.
- She will back off boldly only when data backs up that inflation’s momentum has finally decelerated.
- Her mantra: “When I decide to shift, I’ll shift by a large stride.”
Why “Move Big” Matters
Because a single rate change can instantly ripple through firm pricing strategies and people’s expectations about future price rises. Mann calls this “critical” for setting rates.
Where She Made Her Pitch
During the Female Central Bankers panel at the BNP Paribas Global Markets Conference, Mann shared her activist stance with clarity and a touch of wit.
“Last vote, I chose to hold instead of cut with the rest of the committee because I sense outside inflation risk persists,” she noted. “In that environment, it’s important to hold for longer. When I see evidence that inflation has calmed and is not sticking around, I’ll move in a big step.”
Behind the Scenes: Aggressive Yet Aligned
While the BoE looks after the big picture, Mann’s approach is all about keeping the bigger goal—taming inflation—at heart. The idea? Let rates do what they’re supposed to do—as soon as you’ve got the green light from the numbers.
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